Stadtfest Eilenburg
Three days of city festival in the Muldental
About Stadtfest Eilenburg
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Stadtfest Eilenburg — where the Muldental begins its summer
Eilenburg is a small town on the Mulde river in the Nordsachsen district, about 25 km east of Leipzig. The town looks back on more than a thousand years of history; it is often associated with its castle, the Schlosskirche (castle church), and its location on the Mulde. The Stadtfest has been the most important date in the event calendar since the late 1990s — for three days, the old town is closed off, and the central squares become festival areas.
The concept relies on clear segmentation: The market square is the main stage with major acts from the pop, rock, and Schlager scenes. The Kornmarkt is a showcase for the Irish folk scene — an Eilenburg tradition, as the town has maintained partnerships with Irish bands for years. Torgauer Straße becomes the club mile: local clubs, sports clubs, and businesses present themselves here.
Opening with Keg Tapping, Closing with Sunday Pint
Classic city festival schedule, but with its own accents: Opening on Friday evening with keg tapping by the mayor, followed by an evening program, which in most years is opened by the Sparkle Cheerleaders Leipzig and concludes with DJ sets well after midnight. Saturday is the busiest day with club performances in the morning and the main national program in the evening. Sunday is dedicated to the Frühschoppen (morning pint) and family; traditionally, it concludes with fireworks and a bonfire at Butzbacher Platz.
Eilenburg and the Muldental
Eilenburg is located directly on the Mulde river, which meanders through the landscape between Leipzig and Bitterfeld. The Nordsachsen district is one of Saxony's underestimated travel destinations — Wermsdorfer Forst, Hubertusburg Castle, the Muldental itself — and Eilenburg is a good starting point for a tour between the Leipzig Lowland Bay and the Dübener Heide.
Stadtfest Eilenburg — edition 2026
The city center completely transforms into a festival mile: main stage on the Marktplatz, Irish folk stage on the Kornmarkt, club mile on Torgauer Straße. Highlights: Keg tapping on Friday, Modern Talking Reloaded and Steffen Lukas with Plattenbauorchester on Saturday, Frischluftprojekt and The Firebirds on Sunday. Fireworks and bonfire mark the festival's conclusion.
Programme Stadtfest Eilenburg 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Opening Evening
- Evening: Keg tapping by the mayor on the Marktplatz
- 3:00 PM — John Barden (Irish bouzouki and folk songs, Kornmarkt)
- 7:50 PM — Sparkle Cheerleaders Leipzig (Marktplatz)
- 8:00 PM — Roman Knoblauch «The 80s Gentleman» with DJ Marc Bash (Dance Hits)
- 9:00 PM — The Greenhorns (Irish Folk, Kornmarkt)
- 9:20 PM — Modern Talking Reloaded (Tribute Show, Marktplatz)
- 11:00 PM — Die Bestiboys (DJ Sets)
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Main Program
- From 10:00 AM — Performances by local clubs on the Marktplatz
- 3:00 PM — The Clover Folkband (Celtic Folk Rock, Kornmarkt)
- 7:30 PM — Steffen Lukas with Plattenbauorchester (Humor & Show, Marktplatz)
- 8:30 PM — Nobody Knows (Folk and Polka Quartet, Kornmarkt)
- 9:30 PM — Amin Fanzani (Stand-up Comedy)
- Evening: Torchlight procession and fireworks
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Family Day and Frühschoppen
- 11:00 AM — Frischluftprojekt (Bohemian brass music)
- 2:15 PM — René Ulbrich (Schlager)
- 4:00 PM — The Firebirds (Rock'n'Roll Party)
- Evening: Festival finale at Butzbacher Platz with a bonfire
Full program at stadtfest-eilenburg.de.
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Getting there
Eilenburg is located 25 km east of Leipzig, on the B87 federal road. Easily reachable in 35 minutes with the S-Bahn S4 from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Eilenburg stop). A 10-minute walk from the station to the city center.
Closures
The city center will be completely closed to car traffic during the festival weekend. Arrival by train or via the Park and Ride facilities on the outskirts of the city is recommended.
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and individual special formats available for purchase.
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Where it takes place Stadtfest Eilenburg
Eilenburger Altstadt (Marktplatz, Kornmarkt, Torgauer Straße)
Marktplatz und Kornmarkt, 04838 Eilenburg, 04838 Eilenburg